MAINTENANCE

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6.2.3 ENGINE

Follow all the instructions in the engine man- ual.

To drain the engine oil:

1.unscrew the topping up cap (1);

2.fit the pipe (2) onto the syringe (3) and insert it right into the hole;

3.using the syringe (3), suck up all the en- gine oil, bearing in mind that you need to repeat this operation a few times before all the oil is removed.

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6.2.4GEAR LEVER AND DIFFERENTIAL

These are sealed single units which do not require maintenance. They are permanently lubricated and this lubricant does not need changing or topping up.

6.2.5BATTERY ( ➤ Only in the electric start models)

To ensure long life to the battery it is essential to keep it carefully maintained. The machine battery must always be charged:

–before using the machine for the first time after purchase;

–before leaving the machine for a prolonged period of disuse;

–before starting up the machine after a prolonged period of disuse.

–To ensure long life to the battery it is essential to keep it carefully main- tained. Failure in following the procedure or in charging the battery could permanently damage the battery elements.

–A flat battery must be recharged as soon as possible.

IMPORTANT

Recharging must be done using a battery charger at con-

 

stant voltage. Other recharging systems can irreversibly damage the battery.

The machine has a connector (1) for recharging located next to the battery,